Contract Positions in Colorado (4)
View All Jobs →Manager, Risk Adjustment & HEDIS Education
Denver, CO
Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) Urgent Care, Seasonal
Avon, Colorado
Senior Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sign On Bonus Available
Aurora, CO
Nurse Practitioner, Acute Pain
Vail, Colorado
Top Employers
- Vail Health Hospital2
- One Medical1
- Strive Health1
Contract Tips
- •Negotiate contract length, extension clauses, and cancellation terms
- •Work with reputable staffing agencies for protection
- •Maintain your own benefits (health insurance, retirement)
- •Keep detailed records of all business expenses for tax deductions
- •Build relationships for contract-to-perm conversion opportunities
Why Contract?
Contract NPs earn 20-50% more per hour than permanent staff, with rates of $70-130+/hr.
Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.
As a contract worker, deduct home office, travel, equipment, and continuing education from your taxes.
Why Choose Contract
Contract Careers in Colorado
Contract & temp-to-perm NP positions
Premium Rates
Contract NPs earn 20-50% more per hour than permanent staff, with rates of $70-130+/hr.
Try Before You Commit
Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.
Tax Advantages
As a contract worker, deduct home office, travel, equipment, and continuing education from your taxes.
State Insights
Colorado at a Glance
Contract NP positions in Colorado are typically defined-term W-2 engagements (90 days to 24 months) booked through staffing agencies, paying $70–$130 per hour with agency-provided malpractice. Distinct from 1099 independent contracting, contract roles preserve employer payroll-tax handling and often include short-term health coverage. Colorado grants full practice authority — independent prescribing without physician oversight, and the state's cost of living near the national average (index 100) directly shapes NP compensation expectations. The 4 active postings reflect a smaller pool of openings for nurse practitioners across Colorado, alongside the state's reimbursement structure and employer mix.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority), HRSA behavioral-health HPSA designations, U.S. Census Bureau population data. Job counts and salary averages are computed from live listings on this board, last recounted Sep 8, 2026.
Colorado NPs can practice independently and prescribe all medications including controlled substances.
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